Why students prefer studying in Australia

Australia is a vast country but is very sparsely populated. The climate is hospitable and the infrastructure is very well developed. These are some reasons that make many Indians opt to study in Australia. In addition, it is home to a few universities which figure in the top 100 educational institutions in the world. Therefore, a student who has a degree from a top Australian institution has higher chances of landing a good job.

A major plus is that its education sector is constantly monitored by its federal government. Above all, foreign students in Australia are treated very well.

Unlike three decades ago, it is not unusual for an average Indian household to dream of sending at least one of their children abroad. Earlier, the US and the UK were the most preferred countries, but now many Indians prefer pursuing their studies in Australia.  

There are many reasons which have caused this shift from the West to the country Down Under.  Among some are that studying Australia is more affordable compared to the US and the UK. For instance, a master’s degree in management is much lesser in this country in the Southern Hemisphere when compared to its counterparts in the West.

While the US dollar is close to around 67 Indian rupees, the Australian dollar is about 52 rupees. An undergraduate course in Australia costs anywhere between $10,000 and $18,000 a year and the cost of a graduate programme is pegged between $11,000 and $19,000 a year. Expenses that a student would incur on living there would cost a minimum of $10,000. But one can cover a portion of their expenses as Australia allows students to work part-time and universities offer scholarships to meritorious students.

Since English is the native language of Australia, it would not be difficult for Indian students to adjust there. It also offers a high quality of life, which is why many people studying in Australia come from different nations from across the world. Lots of sports and leisure activities can be availed by international students. Importantly, it is a safe and secure country where foreign nationals can pursue their studies peacefully.